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2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfNew York State Department of Health: Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program
The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Department of Health made for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program (CHSC) were appropriate and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/doh-examination-of-payments-under-the-creating-healthy-schools-and-communities-program.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/grand-gorge-district-2020-151.pdfDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to everyone, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City officials announced today. "We're making it … to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance among financially disadvantaged and culturally diverse families." The request to eliminate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… is rising uncertainty about economic conditions that we are watching closely, but for now our financial position … spending, contracts and other fiscal issues. These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… New York City’s revised four-year financial plan shows … service costs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There have … related to the financial crisis. Currently, 71 percent of New York City’s municipal workforce has reached new contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… participation to the Department of Economic Development (DED). In 2011, DiNapoli issued a report on MWBE reporting at … performed work on MTA contracts and amounts reported to DED represent amounts actually paid to certified MWBE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany … multi-agency investigation,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “No public official is exempt from law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… were $474.2 million higher than expected in December and $716.4 million higher than projected three quarters of … always mean flush times tomorrow. We will monitor economic and revenue developments closely as negotiations on a new … billion, through Dec. 31, primarily because of settlement and assessment revenues. Tax collections through the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New Yorkers convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), allowing them to evade the provisions of “Leandra’s Law” that require them … New York City Department of Probation NYC Probation failed to properly supervise thousands of New Yorkers convicted of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… which puts it on course for higher profits than last year and could end three years of consecutive declines, according … had solid profits in the first six months of the year and, barring a major setback, profits are on track to surpass … financial crisis, it remains critical to our local economy and one of the largest contributors to city and state tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … and collaboration on the audit of the use of motels to house the homeless,"said Albany County Comptroller Michael F. … and inspecting temporary residences (facilities that house individuals for less than 180 consecutive days), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … dereliction of duty has led him to the appropriate place: prison. He will also be ordered to make full restitution. I … taxes. Now, Michael Klein has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementNYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2023-N-11) - Interactive Map
This map of New York City uses 2023 American Community Survey 5year data to show the number of New Yorkers with LEP in each community district The dashboard shows the languages spoken The pinpoints on the map are the locations of H+H facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/nycs-language-access-service-needs-2023-n-11-interactive-mapFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. … stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District and the Village of Avon entered into a School Resource … an hourly wage by the district. Between September 2023 and January 2024, Geer was employed as the Avon Police Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 89-45
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 92-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l: When a town or village justice court reports the mass dismissal of numerous pending cases … Municipal Law in situations where a town or village court has reported the mass dismissal of numerous charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… constituted public parks or playgrounds within the meaning of sections 81 and 220 of the Town Law (see Rivet v … proposed trail would constitute a "public park" within the meaning of Town Law, §§81 and 220. With respect to the … sections 81 and 220 is an acquisition of land within the meaning of those sections and is subject to the referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49